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Incident to the Airbus A320 registered XA-VAY operated by Viva Aerobus on 25/01/2025 near Monterrey (Mexico)

Smoke in cabin during climb, turn around

Responsible entity

Mexico - AIB

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Mexican authorities:

During Climb estimated 15,000 fts a flight attendant reported to the cabin crew the dense smoke and wire burn odor in to the passenger cabin, covering it completely very quickly, causing irritation and coughing in passengers. The crew decided to return to Monterrey Airport.